House Bill 5803
115th Congress(2017-2018)
SAFETY Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 15, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5803
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Gene Green
grade
Texas
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Saving American Families through Efficacy and Trusted Ways Act of 2018 or the SAFETY Act of 2018
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to refuse or withdraw approval for a new drug application if the drug is unsafe due to the risk of abuse or misuse.
May 15, 2018
05/15/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
05/15/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:31 PM